Editing Category:Suzuki Bandit series

[[Image:Bandit_1200.jpg|frame|right|GSF1200S (Bandit 1200, faired) publicity photo from [[Suzuki]].]]

The '''Suzuki Bandit''' is a series of standard (sometimes called "sport-standard") street [[motorcycle]]s produced by [[Suzuki]]. 

The following different models of the bike have been manufactured:

* GSF250 with 250[[cc]]
* GSF400 with 400cc
* GSF600N/GSF600S with 599cc (manufactured 1995-2004)
* GSF650N/GSF650S with 656cc (manufactured 2005-on)
* GSF1200/GSF1200S with 1157cc engine (manufactured 1996-on). 

All engines are [[DOHC]] [[straight-4|inline four]] with 16 [[valves]]; 600, 650 and 1200 models employ SACS (Suzuki Advanced Cooling System) cooling that is combined [[Engine cooling|air-cooled]] and [[Motorcycle engine#Cooling: Water or Air|oil-cooled]]. The 250 and 400cc models are [[Watercooling|water-cooled]]. 

The 'S' models come with a factory half-fairing, and starting from model year 2001, a dual-bulb headlight. The base model 'N' is an unfaired "naked" bike with a single headlight. 

The Bandit series has traditionally had a reputation as a [[hooligan]] bike, due to its budget price, [[Naked bike#"Muscle" bikes|muscle bike]] looks, and sheer [[torque]] (This mostly applies to the 1200 models).  With more recent revisions, however, the bike has taken on a more streamlined and modern feel, taking it more towards [[Types of motorcycle#Touring: Sport-Tourers|sports tourer]] territory [http://www.motorbikestoday.com/reviews/Articles/suz_bandit1200s.htm].  Despite this, the 1200 remains popular with [[stunt]] riders, and is a bike of choice for various [[wheelie]] schools [http://www.thewheelieschool.co.uk/bikes.html].

==Bandit 600==
===1995===
The naked GSF600 N Bandit was released in February, available in red and green.  
It was based on the styling of the pre-existing GSF400 Bandit, with a retuned engine from the [[Suzuki GSX600F|GSX600]].

===1996===
The faired Bandit S model was introduced, where the bikini half-fairing had its debut.  Available colours were red, green and teal green.

===1997===
Minor changes: A clutch switch (requiring the clutch to be pulled in when starting the motorcycle, for safety reasons) and carburettor heaters.  Colours were red, green and black.

===1998===
The N model had passenger grab rails added.  However, the S model had no changes.  Both were available in blue, black and orange.

===1999===
Debut of a near rear shock absorber, providing rebound as well as preload adjustment.  Colours were blue, back and red.

===2000===
The first major changes were made this year. 

* New rear bodywork.
* Fully electronic instrumentation.
* New carburettors with throttle position sensor.
* Additional fuel filter.
* Tokico brake calipers.
* 20 litre fuel tank (up from 19).
* Improvements to frame and steering geometry.
* Seat height lowered.
* S model: New modern styled fairing, with twin headlights.

Colours were blue, black and red.

New rear bodywork, as well as fully electronic instrumentation was introduced.  The S Bandit [[fairing]] changed to a more modern styling, with twin headlights. 

===2001===
No significant changes.

===2005===
More major changes made this year.
* adjustable handlebars and seat height
* larger 656cc engine (smoother power delivery)
* redesigned half fairing
* narrower frame
* LCD digital display backlit by LED

==Bandit 1200==
===1996===
The first 1200 Bandit models were released in January 1996, featuring a retuned and enlarged version of the engine featured in the [[Suzuki GSX-R Series|GSX-R1100]].  Other differences from the 600 cc models included a fuel gauge, higher specification suspension and larger diameter front brake discs. Also the 1200 Bandit featured a hydraulic clutch.   Colors were maroon, green and black.

===1997===
No changes were made, and the colors available were maroon, black and blue.  A version of the S Bandit with anti-lock braking was introduced for certain world markets.

===1998===
No changes.  Colors were maroon, black, green and silver.

===1999===
No changes.  Colors were maroon, black, green and additionally brown on the S model.

===2000===
No changes.  Colors were maroon, blue, black and green/gold.

===2001===
The 1200 Bandits received a similar revamp to the one the 600 Bandits received the previous year:

* New rear bodywork.
* Fully electronic instrumentation.
* New carburetors.
* Additional fuel filter.
* Tokico brake calipers (six pistons at the front).
* 20 liter fuel tank (up from 19).
* Improvements to frame and steering geometry.
* Seat height lowered.
* S model: New modern styled fairing, with twin headlights.

Colors were blue, black, red and silver.

==External links==
* [http://www.sukbog.co.uk/ Suzuki United Kingdom Bandit Owners Group (SUKBOG)]
* [http://www.bandit.it/ Suzuki Bandit Italian Owners Group (bandit.it)]

[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|Bandit]]